Undergraduate Programs

Prepares students to manage agricultural and agriculture-related businesses. The major offers training in finance, management, marketing and policy/trade in agriculture and food systems.

More info: Agribusiness
Contact: Jennifer Carney 701-231-7442

Focuses on the business aspects of agriculture — marketing, management and finance.

More info: Agricultural Economics
Contact: Jennifer Carney 701-231-7442

Prepares students in the art and science of education in agriculture. Two degree pathways lead to teacher certification or training and development (non-certification). Students can pursue careers in teaching, Extension, communications, and within the industry (youth and adult development). 

More info: Agricultural Education
Contact: Adam Marx 701-231-7439

Provides a broad background in agriculture for students who are exploring majors in the field and those who want to develop a broad study program to meet specific career goals.

More info: Agricultural Sciences
Contact: Adam Marx 701-231-7439

Encompasses the biological principles, management practices and business concepts that pertain to all managed animals including livestock and animal products and the ecological relationships between livestock and the environment.

More info: Animal Science
Contact: Lauren Hanna 701-231-7636

Combines biology, biochemistry, genetics and new technologies to prepare students to produce plants, animals and microorganisms with improved characteristics; use DNA for gene cloning and transfer among organisms; and develop pharmaceuticals, disease tests, feed additives, enzymes and hormones.

More info: Biotechnology
Contact: Thomas Gustad 701-231-8126

Teaches students about scientific methods of improving and protecting grain and forage crops to increase food production through genetics, weed control, plant breeding and biotechnology.

More info: Crop and Weed Sciences
Contact: Kirk Howatt 701-231-7209

Focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, theories and management of economic systems and issues such as globalization, employment, economic growth, natural resource management and market regulation.

More info: Economics
Contact: Jennifer Carney 701-231-7442

Teaches students to care for horses and horse equipment; ride and drive horses for leisure, sport, show and professional purposes; and train horses and riders. It includes courses on nutrition, health, safety, business concepts and management practices.

More info: Equine Science
Contact: Carrie Hammer 701-231-5682

Prepares students to guide a variety of teaching and learning experiences for students in grades 5-12, in occupational or non-occupational programs, adult programs, or to serve as an Extension educator.

More info: Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Contact: Mari Borr 701-231-7968

The study of the biology, chemistry and technology to convert raw agricultural products into processed foods that are convenient to use, safe and nutritious and taste good.

More info: Food Science
Contact: Anuradha Vegi 701-231-6240

Teaches students about the science of production, processing, use and management of fruit, vegetable, turf, and ornamental crops. Horticulture is an important aspect of our everyday lives and prepares students with academic options in science, business and production, landscape design, landscape management, sports and urban turfgrass management or urban forestry.

More info: Horticulture and Urban Agriculture
Contact: Todd West 701-231-6476

The study of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that are important to animal and human health, the environment, food technology and safety, and the biotechnology industry.

More info: Microbiology
Contact: Danielle Condry 701-231-7512

Provides students with a broad background in conservation, environmental health, and management for native and agricultural ecosystems. Students choose to focus on an area of interest including water, habitat, wildlife, rangeland ecology, rangeland livestock production, soil science, entomology, environmental sustainability, and policy.

More info: Natural Resources Management
Contact: 701-231-8901

Combines an understanding of agricultural, biological and physical sciences with economics, managerial and technical skills. This understanding of science, technology, and related practices, including unmanned aerial systems (drones), remote sensing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, sensors, robotic applications, cloud computing, big data management, and site-specific resources management is a crucial component of modern agriculture.

More info: Precision Agriculture Technology and Management
Contact: Matt Olhoft 701-231-7269

Allows students to complete all the requirements they need to be admitted to any veterinary college in the U.S., Canada and some foreign countries.

More info: Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Contact: Lisa Christenson 701-231-6304

Provides classroom instruction, clinical experience and a professional internship that prepares students for a career in animal health care.

More info: Veterinary Technology
Contact: Lisa Christenson 701-231-6304